On day three of the Challenge Steven Blake, Director of The National Youth Pipe Band, spoke about hand changing and note changing cleanly without any crossing noises. He gave a music sample using triplets descending and ascending a scale and suggests the learner slows down enough to become aware of any tension in their hands — and then learns to relax.

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Steven Blake and Jack Smedley of RURA performing at Celtic Connections 2020 • ©JohnSlavin@designfolk.com

Dan Nevans is back on day four of the Challenge with the theme of Goal Setting and what should you be focussed on changing in your piping. Tune in at 6pm tonight to hear Dan’s presentation on The National Piping Centre’s Facebook page.

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